Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Traditional dish · American
The quintessential chocolate chip cookie, perfectly chewy in the center with slightly crisp edges, loaded with chocolate chips.
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Ingredients
- all-purpose flour2 1/4 cups
- baking soda1 teaspoon
- salt1 teaspoon
- unsalted butter, softened1 cup
- granulated sugar3/4 cup
- packed brown sugar3/4 cup
- vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- large eggs2
- semi-sweet chocolate chips2 cups
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using a mixer or by hand.
- 4
Beat in vanilla extract and eggs one at a time until well combined.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Stir in the chocolate chips.
- 7
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- 8
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges and still slightly soft in the center.
- 9
Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
